Description
Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
Interests
- Realistic
- Conventional
- Artistic
Work Values
- Independence
- Support
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Achievement/Effort
- Integrity
- Initiative
Tasks
- Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
- Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
- Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
- Sew, join, reinforce, or finish parts of articles, such as garments, books, mattresses, toys, and wigs, using needles and thread or other materials.
- Use different sewing techniques such as felling, tacking, basting, embroidery, and fagoting.
Work Activities
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Assisting and Caring for Others
Detailed Work Activities
- Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Technology Skills
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Presentation software
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Spreadsheet software
- Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
Abilities
- Finger Dexterity
- Manual Dexterity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Near Vision
- Control Precision
Skills
This information is currently unavailable.
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Master Sewing and Design ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Association of Sewing and Design Professionals
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $25,530 |
| Median (50%) | $33,760 |
| High (90%) | $46,320 |
Employability
There are currently 5,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 4,900 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -12%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -12%
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